Allumfassendes

Allumfassendes is a German adjective meaning comprehensive or all-encompassing. It describes something that includes or covers a broad range of aspects, elements, or considerations. The term emphasizes total scope and integration rather than a partial or narrow focus.

Etymology: The word is formed from all (all) and umfassen (to encompass). The ending -endes marks the present participle/adjective form, used attributively in phrases such as ein allumfassendes Konzept or eine allumfassende Lösung. In some contexts the noun form das Allumfassende may be used.

Usage: Allumfassendes widely appears in academic, policy, design, and philosophical writing to convey breadth and inclusivity. Examples: "ein allumfassendes Konzept" (a comprehensive concept), "eine allumfassende Lösung" (a holistic solution), "eine allumfassende Studie" (a broad study). It can suggest the integration of social, economic, ecological, and cultural dimensions.

Related terms: Synonyms include umfassend, ganzheitlich, allseitig, and vollständig. Antonyms include teilweise, begrenzt, and unvollständig. The nuance can range from simply broad to arguably totalizing, depending on context and tone.

See also: Umfassend; Ganzheitlichkeit; Umfassung.